Assistant for Political, Culture, and Public Relations Section

Embassy of Japan

Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Malawi

VACANCY

The Embassy of Japan in Malawi has a vacancy for 1 (One) Assistant for Political, Culture, and Public Relations Section.

Vacant Position

  • Title: Assistant for Political, Culture and Public Relations section
  • Number of vacancy: 1 (One)
  • Contract period: One year: It is renewable annually if the performance assessment is satisfactory. Signing of the contract is subject to 3 (Three)-month probationary period.
  • Location: Embassy of Japan in Malawi (Plot No. 14/191, Petroda Glass House, P.O. 30780, Lilongwe 3, Malawi)
  • Salary, bonus and allowance will be determined according to the skills and experiences of the successful candidate.
  • Full-time (38 hours 45 minutes/week).
  • The position will require occasional overtime work (including evenings, weekends and/or holidays).
  • Working Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00 to 17:00 (Lunch break: 12:00 to 13:15)
  • Holidays: Malawian holidays and selected Japanese national holidays.
  • Annual leave: Provided according to the number of years of service.

2. Job Description

  • Drafting speech, note verbale, communication materials such as press release and articles.
  • Creating and updating Embassy’s homepage and social media accounts (FB and X).
  • Correcting and analyzing information about domestic and foreign affairs
  • Supporting Embassy’s cultural events
  • Maintaining and expanding strong working relationships with governmental entities, media organizations, educational institutions, cultural bodies, and other key stakeholders of the section
  • Other administrative and logistical work assigned by the Chief of the Section

3. Qualification

  • Must be able to legally work in Malawi
  • Must hold an undergraduate degree.
  • Native-level English skills (orally and written)
  • Knowledge of Japan, Japanese language and culture will be highly considered.
  • Excellent social media management skills
  • Basic computer skills for the Microsoft Office
  • Inter-cultural adaptation ability, high sense of responsibility, and communication skills
  • Being sociable and a good team player

5. Application

  • Deadline: 20th June 2025
  • Submission Instructions: Please submit the following documents in PDF format via e-mail to embmalawi@lw.mofa.go.jp by the deadline. The subject of your e-mail must be: “Application for Political, Culture, and Public Relations Assistant / (family name, first name)”
  • Application Documents
    (1) Application Form. * Please use the Application Form template which can be found on our HP. * Make sure to include telephone numbers in the “Application Form”. (2)A picture or scanned copy of your identity card. (3)A picture or scanned copy of university/ college diploma/degree. (4)A picture(s) or scanned copy of certificates that show your qualifications/skills, if any. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

4. Selection Process

  1. Application documents screening
  2. 1st interview with essay exam and computer skills assessment
  3. 2nd interview

Only successful candidates will be contacted for the 1st and 2nd interviews.

Reference verification may be conducted during the selection period.